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SUMMARY:The Italian Fig Tree: A Living Cultural Legacy
DESCRIPTION:The Italian Fig Tree: A Living Cultural Legacy\nThursday\, April 30\, 2026 • 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM\n2nd Fl – The Galleria • $00 members/$10 nonmembers\n\nThe Italian Fig Tree: A Living Cultural Legacy invites you to celebrate a meaningful new tradition at Casa Belvedere inspired by the Italian practice of burying fig trees—a powerful symbol of resilience\, heritage\, and sustainability within Italian American life. Joined by Mary Menniti\, Founder and Director of the Italian Garden Project\, this special program explores how Italian gardens have long reflected eco-conscious living through seasonal eating\, resourcefulness\, and intergenerational knowledge—long before sustainability became a modern conversation.\n\nAt the heart of the afternoon is the fig tree: a living heirloom that\, much like the immigrants who planted it\, adapted and flourished in new soil while preserving a deep connection to the Old World. Guests will learn about the Legacy Fig Tree Project\, a nationwide initiative dedicated to preserving historic fig trees\, documenting the stories of the gardeners who nurtured them\, and building a national archive through oral histories\, photography\, and living gardens.\n\nThis seasonal program offers a window into the rich heritage of the Italian American garden while connecting traditional wisdom to a more sustainable future. Guests will also have the opportunity to purchase seeds and related items supporting the Italian Garden Project’s mission to preserve and celebrate this enduring cultural legacy.\n\n\nRead this short story about the Italian connection to tradition here: https://casa-belvedere.org/no-one-covered-the-fig-tree/\n\n\nLearn more about them here: https://www.theitaliangardenproject.com/\, https://www.theitaliangardenproject.com/legacy-fig-tree-collection\n\nRegister Here!
URL:https://casa-belvedere.org/event/the-italian-fig-tree-a-living-cultural-legacy/
LOCATION:Casa Belvedere\, 79 Howard Avenue\, Staten Island\, NY\, 10301\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere":MAILTO:info@casa-belvedere.org
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